The Blue Birds' Winter Nest

"The Blue Birds' Winter Nest" by Lillian Elizabeth Roy is a story about the heartwarming change in a cranky old woman named Aunt Selina after her grand-niece, Ruth Talmage, comes to visit. Aunt Selina begins as a disagreeable woman, weighed down by illness and loneliness; but when Ruth comes with her bright spirit, she brings fresh air and new thoughts. Ruth is excited to help others and inspires Aunt Selina to think about using her large estate to assist poor children. The story shows their relationship grow as they work together on a project to give back, portraying ideas of love, giving back to the community, and how young people can change the world for the better, turning Aunt Selina's sour outlook into one filled with purpose and kindness.